What happens when Steely meets with Caylee to apologize for ruining dinner? Does Caylee forgive her? And Steely's "colorful & insightful" words about Flora Schirmack's death at the Citizen's on the Watch meeting are epic!

Without further ado, here’s this week’s episode!

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Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: Public Domain license.

Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Confession time, listeners. It's been 2 weeks since my last episode. Last week, Texas experienced one of the worse arctic blasts we have ever seen. In my 48 years of being here, I've never known it to be 6 degrees, 0 with the wind chill factor, and 5.5 inches of snow. These conditions would've been doable if we didn't loose our electricity. Because Texas is, well, Texas, we are own our very own special power grid, yes, separate from the rest of the country. (Don't get me started o_O) We lost electricity--which powers our central heating system and our water well. For days, y'all. Before I sound like a whiner, the trickle down effects no power has on living conditions is sad. And miserable.

(Side note: We weren't completely without electricity the entire week. For 3 days, we were on rolling (controlled) blackouts. We were allowed between 10-15 minutes of power each hour.)

To pour some salt into my own wounds, I recorded this episode in so many different segments last week, and at different times, I wanted to choke myself editing. In the process of said edits, I somehow managed to screw up my set master CCM Podcast EQ levels. The recording switches back and forth between my master vocal levels and the program's default settings. But after hours of research on how to fix it, I accepted defeat. I decided not to re-record what might end up being my worst recorded chapter ever. But guess what? It's uploaded! And if you can excuse the sound variations, it's not too bad. Without further ado, here's chapter 8.

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Black cat portrait artwork: Artist, Karen Arnold, *License info: This image falls under a Public Domain license.

Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Hang on to those sleuthing hats! This week's episode is a humdinger! Tune in to discover what happens when Steely and Cuff return to the shop to find the back door cracked open. O_O

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Artwork: Black cat portrait. *License info: Artist, Karen Arnold has released this image under Public Domain license.

Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Tune in to learn more about the handsome stranger to Buckleville, who shows up at Steely's shop with his shaggy Yorkie, requesting a walk-in appointment. Steely, Cuff, and Daniel also do a little sleuthing. Where do they go? What do they discover? Tune in to find out!

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Artwork: Black cat (karen Arnold) cat portrait. *License info: Karen Arnold has released this “Vintage Black Cat Poster” image under Public Domain license.

Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Each episode description: Welcome back to Cat Clayton Mysteries! This week, I’m reading chapter 5 of How to Leash a Thief. Yes, I’m a day late. Yesterday was my birthday, so I took the day off. Better late than never, right? Without further ado, here’s this week’s episode!

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Artwork: Black cat (karen Arnold) cat portrait. *License info: Karen Arnold has released this “Vintage Black Cat Poster” image under Public Domain license.

Music: “Acoustic Blues” by Dark Horse Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

After announcing the awful news about Samson's murder, Steely and Daniel head to Bea's Boutique for some retail therapy. Upon their return to the shop, a shocking event takes place. Tune in to find out what happens!

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Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse Music from Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Image/Banner Art: Cat Clayton Mysteries
Black Cat Image: Artist Karen Arnold under Public Domain License

This week we listen to chapter 3 of How to Leash a Thief, book 1 of the Steely & Cuff Mysteries. In the previous episode, we listened to chapter 2. Steely is caught by two officers of the Buckleville Police Department at an active murder scene. Can she convince them to let her go or does she get herself into trouble? And what about Steely hearing the strange squeaky voice? Is it all in her head? Is it due to her hitting the desk or something else entirely? Tune in to today's episode to find out the answers to these questions and much more!

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Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse Music from Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Image/Banner Art: Cat Clayton Mysteries
Black Cat Image: Artist Karen Arnold under Public Domain License

This week, we listen to chapter 2 of How to Leash a Thief, book 1 of the Steely & Cuff Mysteries. In episode 1, we listened to chapter 1. We learn the night janitor of Steely's dog-grooming shop, Samson, is murdered. Steely also receives a text from her head groomer, Daniel, telling her he thinks he may have left the door unlocked. Steely heads to her shop to check the door, see if she can discover any clues to Samson's murder, and locate his big dog, Virgil. When she arrives at her shop, the scene of the murder, there is no sign of police activity. Despite her hesitation, Steely musters all her courage and follows through with what she intended to do. Is she successful? Can she locate Samson's dog, Virgil? Does she run into trouble? Tune in to find out!

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Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse Music from Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Image/Banner Art: Cat Clayton Mysteries
Black Cat Image: Artist Karen Arnold under Public Domain License

Welcome! I’m Cat Clayton and deep in the heart of Texas my curiosity quills the crime. My humorous mysteries feature an amateur sleuth surrounded by a quirky cast of characters. They have a Nancy Drew meets the small-town south kind of vibe. Some say they’re like book versions of the Hallmark mystery movies. Being a Hallmark fan, I take the description as a compliment. Tune in for the first chapter of How to Leash a Thief, book one of the Steely & Cuff Mysteries. Enjoy!

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Instagram & Facebook: @catclaytonmysteries

Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse Music from Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Image/Banner Art: Cat Clayton Mysteries
Black Cat Image: Artist Karen Arnold under Public Domain License

I’m Cat Clayton and deep in the heart of Texas my curiosity quills the crime. My humorous mysteries feature an amateur sleuth surrounded by a quirky cast of characters. They have a Nancy Drew meets the small-town south kind of vibe. Some say they’re like book versions of the Hallmark mystery movies. Being a Hallmark fan, I take the description as a compliment. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, I thought about different ways I could show gratitude to my readers. Write a new book in my series? Two books? Write a giveaway novella or a post a weekly serial story? (I did write the 4th book in my series.) But I needed the idea to be different, innovative. I wanted it to be free. Fun. And a way to pass the hours curled up in a comfy spot, sipping a warm beverage during such an unparalleled and difficult time. This podcast is the result of my efforts. It is my gift to you, dear readers. Now, settle in, and let me tell you a few stories.

Cat Clayton Mysteries Website: http://catclayton.com
Instagram & Facebook: @catclaytonmysteries

Music: "Acoustic Blues" by Dark Horse Music from Audio Jungle https://audiojungle.net/darkhorsemusic/portfolio

Image/Banner Art: Cat Clayton Mysteries
Black Cat Image: Artist Karen Arnold under Public Domain License